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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-05-05

Joushua Baker, Mormon elder,
arrived in Chicago the other day,
accompanied by three wives and
eight children: He was on his way
to Alabama to preach his creed. but
the hard hearted Chicago police
thought he had too many wives and
80 they arrested him on the charge
Of blgamy and locked him up. lie
doubtless wishes he had left his fami-
ly at home.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-05-05

It is alleged that the anarchists
and socialists are preparing for a
great revolution, which they propose
will take place in 1889.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-05-05

1t is now denied that Mr.. Cleve
land said he wouldn't accept a re-
nomination.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-05-05
Notice.

bunting, Shooting and Trespass OF any
Slnd' on our lands, is hereby prohibited IN
der penalty OF the law
Oh. T S STEWART,
WM. 4. CoUPER
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-05-05

Young man have you a purpose in
HE ? If not, how do you expect to
succeed Every young man should
have purpose, a noble purpose, that
will support him in the most trying
ordeals through which man can be
called to pass. That purpose should
be the fixed and polar star Of his lite,
else he is in danger oftaking a tor
tuous course that is apt to lead him
TO failure, possibly to disgrace.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-05-05

Miss Matte Morgans, aged u for
two years has been railroad engin-
eer on a train in Connecticut, ais
guised in male attire. She has run
over amt killed two men and one
child in that time, and the memory
OF their faces SO haunted her that
she has given up her position and
made known her sex. She is soon
to marry stationary engineer. She
will then visit England, her home.
where she first acted as fireman on
an engine With her sweetheart, who
was killed BY switch engine, her
womanly grief revealing her sex,
she then came to America. She is
now the heroine of all railroad men.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-05-05

A Chicago merchant who didn't
wish to carry on two kinds of Dusi-
ness under his own name, gave his
wholesale hat and cap store to his
eleven year-old boy, who is now the
legal head OF the firm, signs the
checks, and keeps the combination
of the safe. The father is general
manager for the young merchant.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-05-05

Subscribe for the Marietta Journal
and keep posted in county news.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-05-05

Young Farmer Andrews of Rails
county, Mo, driving into town, saw
fine. looking young woman feeding
chickens. She waved her hand at
him and he bowling in return. A
storekeepcr in town told him the
maiden's name and rode back with
him and introduced him. Andrews
stayed to supper, and before he left
had popped the question and been
accepted. This was on Thursday,
and on Saturday they were married.
Ii the Chattanooga Times is correct
the Standard Oil Company owned
the last Legislature in Tennessee.
A bill passed by that body levies a
revenue tax Of $1,000 upon jobbers
of Illuminating oils in all Tennessee
cities of more than 10000 inhabi-
tants. The Times charged that the
bill Was secretly passed, and that the
Standard Oil Company resorted to
bribery to secure votes for it.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-05-05

MARIETTA, GA.
THURSDAY MORNING. MAY 8. 1897
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-05-05

Rev. A B. Vaughn preached two fine
sermons at MONDAY last Saturday and Sun
dnr
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Sealed Proposals.

The contract for the erection of the super
structure OF Garfield University viii be Yet
by the board of directors al the Office OF the
architects on Tuesday. the lst of March,
1887. or so soon thereafter as the proposals
can be duly considered. Sealed proposals
VIII be received for furnishing the material
and labor therefor, except the brick The
bids therefor to be sealed up and delivered
10 Proudfoot & Bird, architects, previous TO
the time of letting the contract. Bidders
NAV make separate estimates. First, for
the having of the brick and cut stone: second.
for the wood work and slate roof, including
suffering: third, for furnishing the cut
stone: fourth. for the plastering: fifth. for
the painting and glazing; sixth. for the iron
WORK: seventh. for the plumbing Any
TWO or more of the above separate divisions
may be grouped together. The board sof
directors reserve the righ; To reject any and
ali bids Security viii Re required q the
contractors for the faithful performance Of
THAR work within tie time agreed uron
The entire work - be completed by the first
inv of October, ISL Al work TO he com
plr,ed according to The plans and sfNecisca-
tons and details prepared by. Prouifo7t s
Bird. architects. wichita. Kansas, which
NAV be seen AID examined a. thsir Office.
BiiS for t,lt stone wcfs must be accom-
psnieSi with samples
Dst.-i this Ssh iay of February, 1851
By order OF the beard
s1-.f " Il HEsDRYE, Pres
" 7. CAMPBELL, Sec
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
One More for wichita Culture.

A competent elocutionist has just arrived
from st. Louis and is now permanently To-
Gated in Wichita All those DESTROYS OF re-
ceiving instruction in this art. including
physical aud voice culture, viii please call
early at SIS North Waco ST. SGT
The Illinois Real Estate company, Psi
North Main street, have number of special
bargains IN ali parts OF the city. Before
buying call and see u.s. Here are some choice
moreels:
s lots on Ida and Prince Streets. $4,000
lots on Rock Island ave, near Doug
las, ouly SoOO
lots on Washington near Douglas,
five houses only. 10000
lots cor of I4th and Lawrence. 1870
% feet Oh Mead ave near First st.. 900
) lots in English sub. cor Washing
iDgton and Division st .......... la0Oo
lots in Fitzserald's add on Marketst 300
choice lots in Carey Park. 26o0
s choice lots on Ellis ave. near kei-
logg, each. -..--. 4o
choice lots on Fanny ave north OF ~
Kellogg. each. ....;;.;;. 'oo
8 lots on Lawrence ave in Hyde q
Ferrelrs add. Observation-Disclosures. 1000
70 feet South Lawrence. .....-....-.. 2OOo
5 lots on Hydraulic ave near Kellogg
4 lots on South Water in Feghty's add 1900
lots Hydraulic near Douglas, only 1870
Also lots in Glendale.
ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE Co.
Colt PSI North Main st.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
A Plain business Letter.

d. W. Morris, wholesale and retail drug
gist, 139 Commercial street. Emporia, Kan,
Jan 10, 1851 chamberlain & Co., Des
Moines, Iowa: Gentlemen-In sending to you
the enclosed order for gross of your Cough
Remedy, allow me to say that without any
exception 1t is the best selling goods now in
the market. l have sold a great amount of
it during the past year to the citizeus of this
place and have the first complaint to hear.
1t is the best article to use for Group l ever
sold, being pleasant to take, which is an i'm
portant feature where children have to take
medicine. Sold by Aldrich & Brown, and
J. 2 Allen d55-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

At Scottsville, Kan, a seven months old
child of A O. Notes was sick with bowel
complaint for more than three weeks. They
had little hope of its recovery, as every pre-
scription Aey tried failed They were final
ly induced to try Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhooa remedy, which effected G.
prompt aud permanent cure. They are
never without this safe and pleasant family
medicine, and cannot say too much in its
praise Sold by Aldrich * Brown and J
p aler Sittf*
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Y. p Jackson purchased yesterday Of A
A Post q 500 watch. This is undoubtedly
the finest watch ever sold in Wichita II il
stop. fifth second, 1y back, strikes the
hours, quartes and minutes Fine Swiss
movement. % ruby jewels IN heavy solid Is
karat god case. By simply touching
spring on toe outside of ehe case the watch
strikes the time, therefore one can tell the
exact time in total darkness
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

The directors of the Wichita School of
Music desire to inform the public that they
will be at the school, No 40 North Main
street, from 9 to O'Clock p. m. daily for the
purpose of receiving pupils, and giving any
information that may be desired regarding
the school d63-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

The California excursion over the Fort
Scott is causing many inquiries and requests
ut the ticket office. Already most of the
berths in the Pullman sleeper are taken and
the excursion on the 9th promises TO be as
popular as any of its predecessors
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

s. Drukker & Co, have removed their
real estate bus,ues To No. 3SS y. Main St,
where they viii be pleased TO see their many
friends and customers, and show them their
fine list of big bargains In choice property.
both inside and outside. Remember No 2SS
\. Main So 9o-6t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Special Notice.

". B. Hendryx will be found on the Uni
versity Place from 10 q. M to IL m and from
3 D. m. to p. M, and all persons who wish
to look at lots or transact business there
will be Accommodated. Mr.. Coop has a few
lots for sale on Elizabeth avenue. These
lots are first class and viii only be offered a
short time. Stiff
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
EycayatfnU,

The directors Of Paramount college will re
ceive bids for excavatiug for college build
ing, until March |, 1881 All bids TO be left
with II A. Clifford, secretary, room 20 Bit
ting building. Wichita, Kan. SGT
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

We always have special bargains on Col
lege Hill and vicinity from u % foot lot to
an S0-acre tract Allen, Graham 4 Jones.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Fine eggs from splendid stock to sell
P. Rocks, Wyandottes, 1t. BramaS, S. s.
Hsmburgs, Houdans. White and Brown
Leghorrs; also a fe fine CoCkereis to sell
now, at Poultry yards on Washington ave
2i% miles north of Douglas. Address ". G.
West, 30 y Emporia, Wichita, Ks. dsS-6t*
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Just recssved. large assortment q l-rcb
basket. Anyone that - going m the Calf
fafrsia * cugsiCsi ~iIi DO well ~ calling a.
tae Wlrhi.a Trunk Factory ~ " uos4zsas
ave Yes viii D. astoaIsfses4 20 lad the
ssso-tr.ors o. travelling gSosIs tAsre.
ae5tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

We want more south and east property on
our books as we can't supply our present
demands; also several houses Of to 6 rooms
Bring your houses in quick as we must have
them. LAWRENCE Il LAWRENCE,
SS-6t 4l2 E Douglas ave.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Areri.i &ntire.

Five and ten acre lots on : Lawrence ave
for 500 per acre Terms cash, balance
in one year a. per cent y al - bed a.;
above price for - DAYS only. This is a rare
chance. for those rfesirlng cheap hosEes- Call
OF OF sddress C. E Martin. Office With Smith,
O-ane & Co. rear of Masoaic ogIliIsEsg. - Z
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Wanted! Wanted!

Wanted! Wanted!
More Wichita property north, east, south
and west, on our books. Bring it in Robt
Spurgin, room 8, Citizens bank building.
= - +f
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

S. N. Boiling of this city has Joined The
Western Union force here Frank II. Moon
takes the position made vacant by Miss
Morpan'S denarture
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Wheeler's addition.

At our Office on and after January LIST, 1887
with special bargains in any portion of the
CITY, Allen, Graham & Jones. 35tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Now is the time to buy lots in the Rock
Island addition, before all the corners are
gone For sale by Hardy Solomon g. Sons
337 Douglas avenue Stiff
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Anything in the garden tool line can be
found at 30S and 80 Douglas ave, consisting
of seed drills, combined drills with wheel
hoes. double and single wheel hoes. horse
hoes and garden c"ltivators.
d79-l2t j. A WALLACE, Agent
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Notice-To gentlemen desiring to build
their residences in fashionable part of the
city that they can buy their building lots at
very low prices from the owner
CHARLES RosSLER,
a0-tf Corner Third and Water.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Two show cases for sale cheap by Post, the
pawnbroker, 42S Douglas ave. d6l-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Notice to Real Estate Agents.

That have sold my property as follows
Ne Or and hf OF NV Or section 5, 81, lw.
L. l.. KEssLER.
Sold by Ford, Kessler & Co. So 6t*
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

All persons having inside or outside prop
erty for sal. would do well to call and put 1t
into the hands of W. I. Ford * Brothers,
real estate agents, at No. Ia South Main
street. SS-5tr
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Rock Island third addition now on sale.
Call early and select you a choice lot at
Hardy Solomon & Sons, 81 Douglas avenue.
Stiff
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

We have a fine list of improved farms in
Kingman and Reno counties TO rent on reas
enable terms, leash or grain Bay q
Rhoades. Real Estate and Loan Brokers,
kingman. Kan. dS6-l0t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Notice To Contractors.

Having removed my shop from 227 N
Main to go & Douglas ave, where am pre-
pared to do all kinds of tin work, roofing,
guttering, etc, at shsrt notice and lowest
possible rates. j. e. REIFF.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Fairmount Property For Ssie-A BONANZA.
Sixty acres OF land adjoining the site of
Paramount college. The most slightly and
attractive point IN Sedgwisk county. This
land is to be connected with the city by mo-
tor line. Apply at the office of Paramount
Land Co, room ~ Biting block. SGT
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Shade Trees.

Maple. elm, red bud. box elder. wild cher
r., Russian mulberry aud cottonwood fur
Rl>hed and SCI out. Lave orders at Office of
ave. qj-t;i=
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Proposals for Ptllnr.

Sealed proposals Will he received until
March 9th for furnishing and driving The
piles for the y. u. {. \. building, Wichita
Kansas
Plans can be seen al the office of Proudfoo,
Il Bird. architects, Wichita. cost
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Special bargains on North Main street
property at Ford Bros, III South Main
street Str5La
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Some special bargains ii choice lands join
ing up 70 city Inquire of Stover Bros &
heisteT's " icilits Exchange, pa E Dougla,
ave. Ssao'
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Notice to RuilderS.

Maple syrup at 40 cents per gallon at
Steinhauser- Merkle Co. 81 tt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Orchard Grove addition, highest and shad-
lest on West SIDE S9-3*
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

W. o. RiddeIi & Co have the cash for a
few good small buys. Send in your list and
your lots will be sold. Office over Kansas
National Bank Nam street S3-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Wanted, al real estate agents to know that
! have this day Withdrawn my Central ave
uue property from the market
90-it% e. W. SUMPTION.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Wheeler's addition.

J. F. Reese will be found hereafter at
2lS East Douglas avenue, i'll his old office,
and is in position to make city or farm loans
en- the shortest possible notice. SCOT
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

All kinds of building stone constantly on
hand. Call on the Augusta Stone company,
702 East Douglas avenue. d114H
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Snecial Notice.

Potatoes Sc per bushel or i'll 10 hushel lots
Soc at SteinhaUser- Merkle Sspply Co 1S-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Maple syrup at 70 cents per gallon at
Steiuhauser- MerkIe Co S4-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Fifty feet front on Main street, between
Park and Tenth street ) room house. price
IS coo; easy terms Syst" FORD Bios
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Magic Hill, Magic Hill.

Call and see plat of Magic Hill at once and
secure the finest suburban homes in the city
on easy terms Allen, Graham & Jones.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Addition
Ohio Addition

Corner Hydraulic and 18th SITS. These lots
are in the best residence part Of the city anc
for sale on easy terms. SSH
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Wanted
a draughtSman Apply 10 Wm. Kin. c
E, No Isl NAain. s2St
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Ohio addition, 18th street and Hydraulic
ave- Good lots, easy terms. Belcher 81 Co.,
129 E Douglas SStf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
Notice TO Gardeners.

Take Cannon Ball Stage" from Cullison
for Greensburg 53-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

All my property is withdrawn from the
market. g0-lt% W. :. Jackson.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Orchard Grove addition is desirable prop
erty. cJS'
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Thirteenth and Hydraulic sts-Good lots
easy terms. BELCHER q Co,
SStf l29 Il Douglas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

The cheapest property in the city today is
in Ohio add, corner 18th and Hydraulic.
Belcher i Co. 10 Z. Douglas s3,t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Orchard Grove a34itioa just south q Gar
field university. c-st~
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Potatoes Csc per bushel or in 10 bushel lots
SOC at SteinhauserMerk Supply Co. 7S-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02
A Zine Watch.

Call on the Mercer Real Estate and Invest
nent Co. for Orchard Grove lots. sy-3t*
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Orchard Grove addition headquarters al
Mercer Real Estate and Investment Co. 81
North Main -i-5i@
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-02

Messrs. McCLEES, THROCMORTON 81 CO.,
are refitting the room at 314 Douglas ave.
and will occupy it a real estate office, when
they will be pleased to show their friends or
strangers good properties in all parts OF the
city. The firm is composed Of N. McClees, W.
B. Throckmorton, and J. T. Dorsey.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-10-01

mr., A, B. SLATER,
PROVIDENCE GAS CO.,

Writes
II would snv that iu the spring of 1856 after n
trial of oUININE FILLS from which I re-
called to your universal Malaria Cure and
perhaps being somewhat prciudiccl against ST
called patent medicines, neglected to com.
TOMS INCREASING commenced to usc IL accord.
ug To the directions ana RECEIVED IMME.
plArE BENEFlr and wncn /. hnd wNcn the
mrl bottle considered myself cured and have
hrd SO RETURN or MALARIA since.
Yours etc,
a. ~. SLATER.
Providence, Il. |. june 1, 1857.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-10-01
:. Roll up your sleeves he contin-

''' Roll up your sleeves, he contin-
ued.
II did so, wondering at the meaning
of so remarkable a procedure. Was il
one Of the old gentleman's droll con-
ceits? He grasped my shoulder and
squeezed it. drawing from me cry OF
pain.
Might after night, he sagely re-
marked. frowning. you have sat by
this screen. Cool, moist air has blown
on your shoulder for hours at time.
What other results could have been ex-
pected?'
Pray. doctor. what is the rcsultp' |
asked. eagerly.
Rheumatism. was the sentcntious
reply.
land the soft, spirit-like touch?'
"'Was merely the twitching Of
muscle. The soft, spirit-like stage has
passed, aad the fire and gimlet stage
comes next, unless you learn wisdom.
II could have embraced the old gCn-
tleman in my transports. With glce-
ful hop, skip and jump ! ran to the
door.
"'Laura, Lauran called.
"The poor creature came running
1own the stairs rs if a iiend was after
oer
"What has happencd?' she gaspel.
CDR Earle has found our ghost, /
cried.
"'Where is it3'
"'In his arm, answered the doctor
My dear madam, your husband is the
llrst man | ever met that laughed when
itOld him that he had rheumatism. /
hope he may continue 10 laugh.
Better rheumatism than q ghOs;
In the house. doctor. venturcd to ,.
"'Hum? don't know, sir OF the
two, believe ghosts are the easiest
disposed Of
Our ghost is very effectively laid
said Laura, helping me on with my
coat and smiling at the doctor
"'lt only illustrates my theory. said
I. NO so-called supernatural occur
rcnces will bear the light of investiga-
tion.
"'NOt 80 with rheumatism, observed
the doctor, dryly. 1T will bear the
light. and it thrives on night air. Any
body can take it; but few can get rid OF
it.
"The old gentleman was right; |
nave it yet. My opinion has under
gone a change. Given my choice be-
tween rheumatism and IA ghost in the
house, | would gladly welcome the
ghost. III d. M0SOn, IN PhSjurgh
BuiietiR.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-10-01
TIP-TlLTED NOSES.
Good News for Persons whose Nasal Or
gnns Point tho Wrong WAY.

gans Point the Wrong Way.
The influence of the shape of mans
nose in determining the good or evil
fortune Of his life has not escaped the
attention of physiognomists. That
eminent social philosopher, Mr. Shandy.
whose lucubratisns have attained SO
wide IA currency, thanks TO the filial
admiration of his son Tristram, truly
observed that "no family, however
high, could stand against a succession
of short noscs:' "short noses is prob
ably To be understood that form in
which the organ is not only curtailcd
in length, but so distorted in form that
il ais up-tiltcd like the petal of rose"
This poetical simile but imperfectly
expresses the true state of the matter.
For Il short time. while the bcdhte dn
didbie lasts, the tip tilted nose may be
forgiven in a woman. bat for tho
greater part of existence it is a contin-
ued social agony To its unfortunate
posScssor. Such sufferers will rejoice
10 hear that their sad case is not be-
yond the reach of plastic sur
gerry. a New York physician
has devised an operation for
'thc correction of the dcformity,"
which is easily performed. He most
philosophically remarks that "the nose
does not appear ugly by reason of the
fact that its size is dispropOrtiOnate To
that of the face, for noses vary greatly
in this respect, but by reason of the
disproportionatc relations to one an
other of the different parts of the nose
itself" Accordingly, having deadened
the sensibility of the interior of the
nose with cocaine, he pulls up the end
of the nose, reflects the mucous menu
brane, cuts away the superiluous tissue
which cause the organ to be tip-tilted.
and then. If necessary, molds a splint
"A saddle. as it wcre-to the top Of
the nose SO as TO make il, while heal
ing. assume the desired aquilinc shape.
In other eases. where the large end ia
due to the cartilage of the nose being
bulged outward too much. he cuts
them through with thin-bladed knife,
and then applies his splnt or saddle.
In neither ease is the operation at all
serious. There is no scar. for the skin
is not cut through, and the results. IL
we may Judge by the drawings made
from photography taken before and
after, leave nothing To be desired
British Medicdi journal.